Pentax K10D with 18-55mm

maryo · 10-15-2008, 12:19 PM

All pictures were taken with 18-55 lens. Not bad for a inexpensive lens kit... C&C welcome...Thanks in advance...Mario http://www.flickr.com/photos/28731871@N07/

Stratario · 10-15-2008, 02:09 PM

I'm not an expert. So I don't have and C&C. But I do like your pictures. You've brought the best out of the kit lens.

maryo · 10-15-2008, 02:34 PM

Thank you. I have a question-- do you like sharpness and contrast of 28-75mm Tamron- I'm thinking about getting one.. It should be better than 18-55mm ...

Stratario · 10-15-2008, 05:13 PM

Honestly, I really think I can live with just this one lens. It's very sharp. I've compared it to DA 35, FA 50, and DA 70. The differences, if any, are not noticeable. It's just a little less contrasty but I shoot RAW and it's real easy to boost the contrast by one notch in your favored RAW processor. I highly recommend this lens.

dylansalt · 10-16-2008, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by Stratario

Honestly, I really think I can live with just this one lens. It's very sharp. I've compared it to DA 35, FA 50, and DA 70. The differences, if any, are not noticeable. It's just a little less contrasty but I shoot RAW and it's real easy to boost the contrast by one notch in your favored RAW processor. I highly recommend this lens.

Which lens, the Tamron or the Pentax?

Am assuming the Tamron

Really on par with the Pentax limiteds- wow that's a huge saving in dosh considering how many Limited's this lens covers.

D

Taff · 10-16-2008, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by Stratario

Honestly, I really think I can live with just this one lens. It's very sharp. I've compared it to DA 35, FA 50, and DA 70. The differences, if any, are not noticeable. It's just a little less contrasty but I shoot RAW and it's real easy to boost the contrast by one notch in your favored RAW processor. I highly recommend this lens.

how did you compare these lenses?

petenick · 10-16-2008, 08:51 AM

I am no expert, but I would like to see the unedited pics. The super bright blown out yellows look unnatural and are distracting to me. Otherwise, some really nice pics I think!

maryo · 10-16-2008, 09:08 AM

They are strait out of the camera- no processing..

petenick · 10-16-2008, 09:39 AM

oh, on flickr's image info it says they were processed with picasa. sorry for the mistake.

ftpaddict · 10-16-2008, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by maryo

They are strait out of the camera- no processing..

Really? All the more impressive, then. The colours are quite pleasing to look at.

10-15-2008, 12:19 PM	#1
maryo New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arlington Heights, IL Posts: 14	Pentax K10D with 18-55mm All pictures were taken with 18-55 lens. Not bad for a inexpensive lens kit... C&C welcome...Thanks in advance...Mario http://www.flickr.com/photos/28731871@N07/

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Stratario Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 366	I'm not an expert. So I don't have and C&C. But I do like your pictures. You've brought the best out of the kit lens.

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Stratario Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 366	Honestly, I really think I can live with just this one lens. It's very sharp. I've compared it to DA 35, FA 50, and DA 70. The differences, if any, are not noticeable. It's just a little less contrasty but I shoot RAW and it's real easy to boost the contrast by one notch in your favored RAW processor. I highly recommend this lens.

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dylansalt Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Durban, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,052	Originally posted by Stratario Honestly, I really think I can live with just this one lens. It's very sharp. I've compared it to DA 35, FA 50, and DA 70. The differences, if any, are not noticeable. It's just a little less contrasty but I shoot RAW and it's real easy to boost the contrast by one notch in your favored RAW processor. I highly recommend this lens. Which lens, the Tamron or the Pentax? Am assuming the Tamron Really on par with the Pentax limiteds- wow that's a huge saving in dosh considering how many Limited's this lens covers. D

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Taff Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,612	Originally posted by Stratario Honestly, I really think I can live with just this one lens. It's very sharp. I've compared it to DA 35, FA 50, and DA 70. The differences, if any, are not noticeable. It's just a little less contrasty but I shoot RAW and it's real easy to boost the contrast by one notch in your favored RAW processor. I highly recommend this lens. how did you compare these lenses?

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petenick New Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: US Posts: 24	I am no expert, but I would like to see the unedited pics. The super bright blown out yellows look unnatural and are distracting to me. Otherwise, some really nice pics I think!

10-16-2008, 09:08 AM	#8
maryo New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arlington Heights, IL Posts: 14 Original Poster	They are strait out of the camera- no processing..

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petenick New Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: US Posts: 24	oh, on flickr's image info it says they were processed with picasa. sorry for the mistake.

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ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Originally posted by maryo They are strait out of the camera- no processing.. Really? All the more impressive, then. The colours are quite pleasing to look at.